WLS-TV reports, Lake County Indiana Animal Control and Adoption began accepting adoption applications this week for American bulldogs, French bulldogs, Leonberger/Sarplaninacs and an English bulldog. However, adoptions are limited to residents within a 50 mile radius of the shelter.

The dogs have been cared for by the shelter since May 3, when Lake County Sheriff's deputies raided Stevce Rajcinoski's property and rescued 68 dogs being kept in deplorable conditions in a barn.